On the occasion of Clara Schumann’s 200th anniversary in 2019, the acclaimed Austrian pianist and lecturer Elisabeth Eschwé has created a scenic piano recital: Staging Clara Schumann from her early childhood under the tutorial guidance of her father Friedrich Wieck, to the celebrated prodigy, secret fiancé and then wife of Robert Schumann, to a grief stricken mother and widow, and finally her years as internationally renowned pianist and lifelong friend of Johannes Brahms.
PROGRAM
Letters and diary entries by Clara Schumann and excerpts from the following piano works by
Robert Schumann Papillons Op. 2/1,2,3,4
Clara Wieck Caprice en forme de valse Op. 6 in C major
Robert Schumann from Carnaval Op. 9 “Chiarina, Aveu”
Robert Schumann Introduction of the f sharp minor sonata Op.11
Robert Schumann Fantasiestück Op.12 “Why”
Clara Wieck Caprice en forme de valse Op. 6 in A flat major
Robert Schumann Novelette Op.21/1
Clara Schumann Agitato Op.21/3
Clara Schumanm In loving remembrance, Op. posthum
Johannes Brahms Variations Op.9 on a theme by Schumann, Theme,1,4,14,15,16
Clara Schumann Intermezzo to Johannes Brahms Op.21/3
Johannes Brahms Three Waltzes Op. 39 / Intermezzo Op.117/2 in a minor / Capriccio Op. 116/7 in d minor
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm
Where: Austrian Cultural Forum Washington/Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Ticket: Free admission, registration obligatory
Parking on International Court is available after 6:30 pm (for the duration of the event) or on 36th Street; access to the Embassy through the park behind the building.
A registration is not a guarantee of a seat as these are assigned on a first-come first-served basis. Doors close at event start-time.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
ELISABETH ESCHWÉ | PIANO
Photo | Elisabeth Eschwé
Elisabeth Eschwé was born in Vienna from an Austro-Hungarian family of musicians and piano manufacturers. After studying piano as well as acting at the Conservatory of Vienna , she also received a Master’s degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Vienna. She is a soloist and chamber musician, as well as a reciter. She has specialized in scenic literary recitals which have led her all over Europe, USA, and Australia, working as an international lecturer and juror.